should guys wear white crewneck undershirts on a regular basis?

Question

I have worn them since a kid when my aunt taught me to always wear one under all my shirts regardless of the season.

It initially took me awhile to get used to it but now I still wear one most of the time even under T shirts and always under collar shirts but the white collar shows from under most times and I wonder if I should quit with it cause I wonder if it is not fashionable.

V neck Ts and sleeveless A "wifebeaters" feel strange, I own them but always reach for the crewneck. I figure if I'm wearing one it needs to be the full deal which is white, snug fitting and crewneck. What do women think about a guy wearing an undershirt? Thumbs up or thumbs down? Nerdy or cool?

I wear good ones which have a wide clean neckband so no saggy dirty look. I hope to hear some thoughtful opinions about this from guys and girls. Do you guys out there ever wonder about this?

Answer 1

I too was taught to always wear undershirts. My mother always told me (take this for what it is worth, ha!) that an undershirt would protect my clothing from sweating, etc.

I think it looks nice, classy, and gives the impression you are clean cut. I have grown to love the look although it does not seem to be as popular as it was in the late 80's and early 90's. I do believe that the shirts most men wear should come with an expiration date as they do need to be thrown away after awhile. I am glad you wear good ones that look white!

I remember reading a few articles in GQ and In Style that stated that the white collar showing was actually not fashionable. That the white draws attention away from the clothing colors. Yes I am a gay male.

I say do what you like and wear what feels right to you. I moved to Vegas and it is just too damn hot to wear two shirts so I don't wear them in the summer, but in the winter - it just feels right!

Answer 2

I'm a guy into fashion. Here's what I have to say on this. Wear crewnecks under button front shirts in order to protect them from sweat, oil, etc.

Don't wear crewnecks under T-shirts, that is really redundant. If you must wear something under a T-shirt then wear an A-shirt (wifebeater).

If you are wearing a polo shirt and it is going to be unbuttoned wear some sort of undershirt that won't show.

Basically keep in mind that undershirts are meant to go underneath so they should not show at all. So wear whatever style that is necessary so they won't show. This will vary from shirt to shirt.

I hope that helped you.

Answer 3

If you wear dress shirts to work each day, the undershirt will protect the more expensive dress shirt from stains (collar and arm pits) and thus extend the life of the shirt.

Some shirts are too thin, and the undershirt prevents anyone from seeing your man-nipples, which of course is not a great look around the office.

Answer 4

Nerdy if the collar or sleeves or any part shows.

Answer 5

That is a big DON'T THINK ABOUT IT!

Answer 6

no .